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DG52 YGJ

2002 Lexus IS200

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,803 mi
Last recorded171,803 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS20082,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 YGJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 171,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2017 171,803 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 162,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Rear sub-frame prescribed areas heavily corroded

exhaust corroded

floor pan/ exhaust tunnel corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2016 162,550 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Offside Rear brake disc heavily corroded

Rear sub-frame prescribed areas heavily corroded

exhaust corroded

floor pan/ exhaust tunnel corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 151,106 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

rear sub-frame, suspension components & inner sills corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2015 151,103 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

rear sub-frame, suspension components & inner sills corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2014 140,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery req att

front suspension bushes slightly worn

near side rear tyre slightly worn

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2013 134,270 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 134,270 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 125,769 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 125,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 120,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 117,009 miles

belts noisey in engine bay squeeking

both front and rear subframes showing signs of corrosion

both front lower arm rear bushes slight perrishing

exhaust slight corrosion

o/s/f inner washer jet blocked outside just supplying enough fluid to clear screen

rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

rear wiper blade rubber missing

various marks and scratches on vechicle and alloys

various small signs of corrosion on chaasis legs and floor pans very minor

Pass 2 Nov 2009 109,840 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 109,786 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 104,082 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 104,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 95,169 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 90,927 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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DG52 YGJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 82,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG52 YGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG52 YGJ is a 2002 Lexus IS200, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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